Hamric and Hanson's Advanced Practice Nursing: An Integrative Approach (7th Edition)
Selected for 2026 Doody's Core Titles in Advanced Practice
Edited and written by a "Who's Who" of internationally known thought leaders in advanced practice nursing, Hamric and Hanson's Advanced Practice Nursing: An Integrative Approach, 7th Edition provides a clear, comprehensive, and contemporary introduction to advanced practice nursing today. It addresses all major APRN competencies, roles, and issues. Thoroughly revised and updated, this bestselling text covers topics ranging from the evolution of advanced practice nursing to evidence-based practice, leadership, ethical decision-making, and health policy.
Core Competencies and APRN Roles
- Full Breadth of APRN Core Competencies: Defines and describes all competencies, including direct clinical practice, guidance and coaching, evidence-based practice, leadership, collaboration, and ethical practice.
- Application to Major APRN Roles: Operationalizes and applies the APRN core competencies to:
- Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS)
- Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
- Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (both adult-gerontology and pediatric)
- Certified Nurse-Midwife (CNM)
- Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)
- Managing APRN Environments: Addresses factors such as business planning and reimbursement; marketing, negotiating, and contracting; regulatory, legal, and credentialing requirements; health policy; and nursing outcomes and performance improvement research.
New and Updated Features
- NEW! Future Technologies Influencing APRN Practice: A chapter that highlights and guides APRNs to assess and critique technology applications and practices in areas such as technology-assisted communication; diagnostic, therapeutic, and procedural devices, and apps; clinical decision support and analytics; and cybersecurity.
- UPDATED! Foundational Document Alignment: Reflects applicable changes from key documents:
- AACN’s The Essentials: Core Competencies for Professional Nursing Education (2021)
- National Academy of Medicine’s Future of Nursing 2020-2030 Report
- ANA’s Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice, 4th Edition (2021)
- ICN’s Guidelines on Advanced Practice Nursing (2020)
- UPDATED! Expanded International Content: Features an expanded International chapter with added International Exemplars.
- UPDATED! APRN Compact & Telehealth: Additional discussion on the impact of the lack of an APRN Compact, particularly for APRNs practicing in telehealth or caring for patients across state/provincial lines.
- UPDATED! Acute Care Focus: Additional content in the Acute Care Nurse Practitioner chapter discussing both Adult-Gerontology and Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP) roles.
- UPDATED! Social Determinants & DEI: Additional content throughout on social determinants of health and diversity, equity, and inclusion applicable to the APRN role.
- UPDATED! Competency Development Strategies: Outlines how RNs transition into an APRN role, depicting stages of building competencies to achieve mastery.
- UPDATED! Exemplar Boxes: Updated and classic case studies/vignettes emphasizing innovative practices and advanced practice roles.
- UPDATED! Improved full-color graphic design and increased illustrations to promote learning and ease of use.
- NEW! References restored to the printed book and ebook to facilitate quick reference.
Ebook Details
| Authors | Mary Fran Tracy PhD RN APRN CNS FAAN, Eileen T. O'Grady PhD RN ANP |
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| Publisher | Elsevier |
| Publication Date | November 18, 2022 |
| Edition | 7th Edition |
| Language | English |
| Print Length | 736 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 0323777112 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0323777117 |
| Price | $19.99 |
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